School of Pharmacy - Assistant/Associate Professor Department of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science (Tenure-Eligible)
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Summary: The Department of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science (DPOS) invites applications for two full-time, 12-month faculty positions in Social and Administrative Pharmacy: one tenure-eligible position at the rank of Assistant Professor and one tenure-eligible position at the rank of Associate Professor. These tenure-eligible faculty positions in Social and Administrative Pharmacy will support the professional Pharm.D. and graduate programs at the School of Pharmacy. These positions will also make a substantial contribution to the research mission of the School of Pharmacy.
About Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU is a top 50 public research university with a genuine commitment to student success and community service. One of just a handful of universities to receive both a "Very High Research Activity" status and a "Community Engaged" designation from the Carnegie Foundation, VCU also hosts the regions top-rated medical center. The medical campus is home to top-ranked programs in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, and Health Professions, as well as the Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care, the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Pauley Heart Center, the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health, among many other institutes and centers.
About the School of Pharmacy
The School of Pharmacy (SOP) has a tradition spanning over 126 years, dating back to the Medical College of Virginia and continuing to the present. Ranked among the Top 20 Schools of Pharmacy nationwide, the SOP is dedicated to graduating outstanding future scientists and pharmacists who will develop new medicines and therapies, improve human health, foster exemplary research, and make sustained contributions to interprofessional patient care.
About the Department of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science
The Department of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science is one of three academic departments within the SOP and is a nationally recognized leader in pharmacy practice and education, personalized medicine, and health economics and outcomes research. Our faculty integrates expertise in pharmacotherapy, pharmacogenomics, digital health, social and administrative pharmacy, and pharmacoeconomics to advance medication optimization and population health. Faculty lead and collaborate through the Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation (CPPI) to advance pharmacist-delivered care models and health policy initiatives, the Congressional Healthcare Policy Fellow Program to prepare pharmacists for public service, the Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program to foster practice transformation across community settings, and the Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Program to enhance the delivery of healthcare to older adults.
Position Responsibilities
Research: The faculty member will have an approximately 75% research effort and be expected to substantially contribute to the research mission of the School of Pharmacy by securing extramural funding, publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts, and conducting collaborative research.
Teaching: The faculty member will have approximately a 15% teaching effort and be expected to contribute to professional (Pharm.D.) and graduate programs.
Service: The faculty member will have approximately a 10% service effort and be expected to serve on departmental, School, and/or University Committees, as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their respective field.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in the following key areas of interest: pharmacoepidemiology, public health, healthcare policy, health outcomes, and health services research, as well as implementation science, and/or a Pharm.D. with equivalent academic training (e.g., fellowship, M.S. degree) in the areas of interest
Academic research experience, with a strong record of scholarship
Demonstration of or potential for an extramurally funded research program that is consistent with appointment to the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at a research-intensive university
A history or publications and conference presentations that showcase expertise in the facultys area of research
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Demonated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
Established record of extramural funding (e.g., NIH, AHRQ, PCORI, CDC, foundations, or industry-sponsored research)
Experience in interdisciplinary research collaborations, particularly with clinicians, data scientists, public health professionals, and/or policymakers
Experience in academic teaching at the professional and/or graduate level
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
The search committee will review applications until both positions are filled, but priority will be given to complete applications received by April 1, 2026. The expected start date is no earlier than July 1, 2026.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following materials with their application:
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
1-2 page research statement
1-2 page philosophy of teaching statement
Names and contact information for three (3) references
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Benefits
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
Restricted Positions
No
ORP Eligible
Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement
Fully Onsite
Rank
Open
Tenure
Tenure Track
Months
12 months
Contact Information
Contact Name: Dr. Teresa Salgado, PhD
Contact Email: tmsalgado@vcu.edu